The NHL Draft begins later this week, but Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford is already in Dallas, having flown there Tuesday for Board of Governors and scouting meetings.
Comparing a conversation Tuesday to a few trade-related exchanges with Rutherford over the years, it appears his pitching arm is loose and the fastball he still has is ready to fly.
But first, something you should know about the 69-year-old GM: He’s a throwback, the rare breed in pro sports who will tell you exactly what he’s going to do, then go out and do it. No fluff, no talking points, no spin.